Florence Fiore
(American, 1908-1994)

A from-life plaster portrait bust of Robert Frost, circa 1930

"When he was professor of English at Amherst College, Florence traveled there to sculpt his portrait. Florence wanted to finish the bust as quickly as possible because Frost was recovering from an illness. She completed this sculpture in three days."

11 1/2 inches wide by 11 inches deep by 19 inches tall

Florence Reeve Fiore was a portrait artist and sculptor who was active on the east coast in New York, Washington and Jekyll Island, Georgia. Along with her husband Rosario Russell Fiore she was commissioned for portraits of many noted Americans for several decades starting in the 1930s.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: very good

Origin:
United States

Materials & Techniques:
Plaster

Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: United States
Art Subjects: Portrait

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; very good